Experience

American International School in Abu Dhabi

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design & Innovation Specialist

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  I work as a teacher coordinating grade level teams, so that together, we can offer Project Based Learning opportunities that use the Design Thinking Process allowing IB students to have open and authentic learning experiences. I work as a teacher coordinating grade level teams, so that together, we can offer Project Based Learning opportunities that use the Design Thinking Process allowing IB students to have open and authentic learning experiences.



Abu Dhabi Inclusion Network / SENCO Network

• Co Chair

  • May 2017 - Sep 2019

  Worked to coordinate Special Education leaders throughout the Emirate. We connected schools, provided CPD opportunities, and built relationships between schools to local service providers. Worked to coordinate Special Education leaders throughout the Emirate. We connected schools, provided CPD opportunities, and built relationships between schools to local service providers.



International Community Schools (ICSchools)

• United Arab Emirates
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• SENCo (Head of Special Ed)

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  Developed all policy and procedures in alignment with UAE law - SEN Provision, Identification, Exit, Gifted & Talented, Positive Handling*, ALP & eIEP development, and more. Created the Gifted and Talented Program - Developed the ALP format, committee and policy actions, identification procedures, and program Objectives. Linked ALP goals to professional outside organizations for real world connections Led ongoing staff development including EPD sessions - Held over 30 PD sessions/yr covering trauma, differentiation, giftedness, ASD, ADHD, the biology of learning, and much more Educator and Community Liaison - In addition to pull out and push in sessions, I met with local service centers to best coordinate between families and school staff. I work closely with the heads of the Abu Dhabi Inclusion Network to create an online unified communications center point. Show less



Department of Education And Knowledge - ADEK

• United Arab Emirates
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher / Team Leader

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2016

  Led Environmentally Friendly Innovation Projects - Example: turning plastic water bottles into recycling bins Introduced Class Dojo Behavior Modification Programs -Trained both Arabic and English speaking staff Introduced Collaborative Project Models - Examples: classic games, 4 part posters, 3D puppets/posters providing speaking opportunities Connected the Parents and Community - Used my class website and Class Dojo apps to provide instant feedback, and information - Online activities all aligned to outcomes and standards Show less



NYC Department of Education

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• ICT/Science Teacher

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2013

  Created unique STEM curricula - Used computers to teach core subjects - Created an online high stakes testing platform which allowed for targeted practice and real time data delivered directly to classroom teachers Grants, Donations, Awards, and Innovation Worked with administration to affiliate our school with city and state organizations Trained staff on new techniques in preparation for 21st century learning platforms Created unique STEM curricula - Used computers to teach core subjects - Created an online high stakes testing platform which allowed for targeted practice and real time data delivered directly to classroom teachers Grants, Donations, Awards, and Innovation Worked with administration to affiliate our school with city and state organizations Trained staff on new techniques in preparation for 21st century learning platforms



NEW LIFE SCHOOL

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Special Educator

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

  Managed Curricula and Legal Documents for Students - Created and tailored curricula to a unique school setting including 100% special needs students - Wrote and managed all IEP and legal documents Taught all subjects for a mixed age class spanning grades 5 through 8 - Wrote bespoke curricula - Co-taught all specials Managed Curricula and Legal Documents for Students - Created and tailored curricula to a unique school setting including 100% special needs students - Wrote and managed all IEP and legal documents Taught all subjects for a mixed age class spanning grades 5 through 8 - Wrote bespoke curricula - Co-taught all specials



White Plains Senior High School

• Special Educator

  • Oct 2005 - Jul 2006

  “Passages” Program Teacher for at risk students Grades 9 and 10 Algebra 1 Grades 9 and 10 Life Science ( Biology ) Grades 10 and 11 Astronomy “Passages” Program Teacher for at risk students Grades 9 and 10 Algebra 1 Grades 9 and 10 Life Science ( Biology ) Grades 10 and 11 Astronomy



Lakeland Central School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Special Educator

  • Oct 2004 - Jul 2005

  Oasis Program Teacher for at risk students - Grade 6 English - Grade 6 Core Humanities Oasis Program Teacher for at risk students - Grade 6 English - Grade 6 Core Humanities